The Rays play their first spring training game in 43 days. Here are some odds and ends as we start to get in shape for the season...

Clayton Kershaw is the first $200 million pitcher. David Price will likely be the second. [The New York Times]

Peter Gammons says James Shields wants an extension similar to Zack Greinke (6-years, $147 million). Gammons also notes that the Rays are likely to keep David Price until at least the trade deadline when they will reassess the market. [GammonsDaily]

Calculating the cost of keeping David Price or another season. [Fangraphs.com]